Church calendar: Events for Aug. 16-30

Send announcements to Church News, The Star , P.O. Box 48, Shelby, NC 28151, fax to 704-484-0805 or email to lifestyles@shelbystar.com. Church news must be received by Wednesday at noon to be published the following Friday on a space-available basis. Please type or print announcements on an 8Ĺ-by-11-inch sheet of paper. Please include church address and contact telephone number.

SEND US YOUR NEWS: Send announcements to Church News, The Star , P.O. Box 48, Shelby, NC 28151, fax to 704-484-0805 or email to lifestyles@shelbystar.com. Church news must be received by Wednesday at noon to be published the following Friday on a space-available basis. Please type or print announcements on an 8Ĺ-by-11-inch sheet of paper. Please include church address and contact telephone number.

ANNIVERSARIES

What: Third Youth Choir Anniversary

When: 3 p.m. Sunday

Where: Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, Friendship Road, Shelby

Information: Nataja Boykins , 704-756-5953

What: The Inspiration Choir 11th Anniversary

When: 3 p.m. Aug. 25

Where: New Start Fellowship Church, N.C. 18 South, Shelby

Information: Pastor Evelyn Crosby 704-482-6851

What: Youngs Grove Baptist Church 127th Anniversary

When: 3 p.m. Sept. 1

Where: 222 Young Grove Road, Blacksburg S.C.

Speaker: The Rev. Randy Thurman of First Baptist Church of Earl

Information: 864-839-2668

BIBLE STUDY

What: Community Bible study

When: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays (beginning Sept. 3)

Where: Elizabeth Baptist Church, 301 N. Post Road, Shelby

Details: Studying Romans; cost, $25 for adults, $10 for children; classes available for men, women, and children (infants to 18).

Details: A Bible study and accountability group that will meet for eight sessions; each session starts with a gathering, check-in and community building and includes guided spiritual study to read, ask questions and discuss the scripture; also includes small groups for listening, accountability and prayer.

Information and registration: Register by email at kp5397@hotmail.com; leave your name, address, phone number and email address. A one-time registration fee of $20 is due at the first meeting.

CHILDREN/YOUTH

What: Crossroads Rescue Mission bookbag giveaway

When: 11 a.m. Saturday (registration at 10 a.m.)

Where: Bethel Baptist Church, 606 S. Dekalb St., Shelby

Details: 1,000 bookbags full of school supplies will be given away to the first 1,000 people who register

Details: $6 for adults; $3 for children ages 6-12; and free for children younger than 6; menu includes chicken pie, vegetables, tea and coffee and desserts; proceeds go to the needy family Christmas fund.

Details: Bring your own chairs; groups to include The Five Stairs, The Golden Hummerners, The True Gospel Believers, The Camp Sisters, The New Vocalairs, The Saxtons , Sister Patricia Allen Camp, and others